New Hope Elementary

Summary:

New Hope Elementary is a public elementary school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Orange County Schools district.

While New Hope Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students performing much lower, ranking in the bottom quartile of North Carolina elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a large proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hillsborough Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 10% of North Carolina elementary schools, New Hope Elementary generally underperforms across all academic measures. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, indicating that its performance has not kept pace with the state's overall improvement. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to support the specific needs of its diverse student population, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1900 New Hope Church Rd
       Chapel Hill, NC  27514-8216


(919) 942-9696

District: Orange County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
872nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,203 Help


Students who attend New Hope Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    A L Stanback Middle
High:    Cedar Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.6%
White:
31.4%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Hope Elementary ranks worse than 57.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Orange County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.6%), White (31.4%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary is 12.6, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Orange County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Hope Elementary is $13,203, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Orange County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Hope Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hope Elementary 872nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See New Hope Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Orange County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange County Schools 125th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Hope Elementary

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Rank History for all students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.53 675th 1276 47.1%
2007 53.97 669th 1293 48.3%
2008 57.82 587th 1324 55.7%
2009 55.68 689th 1354 49.1%
2010 62.48 564th 1363 58.6%
2011 56.90 666th 1381 51.8%
2012 55.65 681st 1388 50.9%
2013 59.00 537th 1403 61.7%
2014 49.21 713th 1390 48.7%
2015 55.22 658th 1440 54.3%
2016 52.36 686th 1425 51.9%
2017 37.83 952nd 1429 33.4%
2018 31.55 1057th 1434 26.3%
2019 30.07 1099th 1473 25.4%
2021 19.30 1223rd 1489 17.9%
2022 31.99 1054th 1514 30.4%
2023 38.24 957th 1502 36.3%
2024 42.93 872nd 1505 42.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 284th 421 32.5%
2019 39.89 292nd 497 41.2%
2021 14.47 383rd 385 0.5%
2022 19.88 451st 485 7.0%
2023 26.29 407th 514 20.8%
2024 49.50 221st 533 58.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.66 338th 801 57.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.64 929th 1332 30.3%
2019 34.25 987th 1361 27.5%
2021 13.45 1276th 1329 4.0%
2022 20.38 1210th 1366 11.4%
2023 28.93 1112th 1437 22.6%
2024 37.77 953rd 1450 34.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.70 1121st 1405 20.2%
2019 19.74 1236th 1424 13.2%
2021 20.71 1178th 1440 18.2%
2022 29.91 1065th 1458 27.0%
2023 36.29 946th 1459 35.2%
2024 39.12 928th 1455 36.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.86 597th 897 33.4%
2019 47.20 408th 878 53.5%
2021 38.77 367th 646 43.2%
2022 23.75 546th 634 13.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.39 47th 69 31.9%
2019 40.40 550th 612 10.1%
2021 18.14 458th 494 7.3%
2022 69.72 77th 500 84.6%
2023 58.94 307th 582 47.3%
2024 67.81 154th 669 77.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.63 920th 1413 34.9%
2019 42.71 870th 1430 39.2%
2021 19.67 1188th 1444 17.7%
2022 35.35 970th 1464 33.7%
2023 40.81 903rd 1461 38.2%
2024 47.23 795th 1464 45.7%
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Rank History for African American students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.95 901st 949 5.1%
2024 20.75 819th 924 11.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.26 649th 851 23.7%
2019 32.94 643rd 865 25.7%
2021 9.32 836th 843 0.8%
2022 16.75 839th 893 6.0%
2023 25.43 743rd 915 18.8%
2024 40.12 594th 951 37.5%
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Rank History for White students at New Hope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 1019th 1178 13.5%
2019 37.99 799th 1183 32.5%
2021 55.62 497th 1172 57.6%
2022 70.63 315th 1194 73.6%
2023 78.45 202nd 1183 82.9%
2024 71.99 298th 1166 74.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Open Quote I am a parent of 3 children at New Hope. We have had wonderful teachers each year. There is a feeling of community and love at New Hope. I volunteer, like many parents, in the classroom of each of my children. Many of the teachers have been at New Hope for a long time, which is a great sign of a great school. My children love going to school and are thriving. Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Hope Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 446 130 6 0 0 n/a n/a 21 603
1993 495 138 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1994 493 129 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 634
1995 517 142 9 4 5 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 517 142 9 4 5 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 501 109 9 3 3 n/a n/a 0 625
1998 480 125 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 620
1999 497 116 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 476 128 3 13 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2001 476 117 4 12 3 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 356 59 8 14 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 356 59 8 14 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 373 59 9 23 3 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 342 72 11 38 2 n/a n/a 0 465
2006 333 66 12 58 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2007 352 60 17 96 3 n/a n/a 19 547
2008 331 60 9 152 4 n/a n/a 20 576
2009 312 71 9 153 3 n/a n/a 0 548
2010 325 76 10 181 2 n/a n/a 0 594
2011 303 60 5 193 4 0 12 0 577
2012 310 53 5 238 9 0 17 0 632
2013 285 56 4 273 5 0 14 0 637
2014 269 70 3 267 1 0 23 0 633
2015 252 52 2 281 0 2 22 0 611
2016 255 59 7 284 2 3 24 0 634
2017 227 66 6 286 3 0 23 0 611
2018 202 55 6 312 4 0 31 0 610
2019 193 51 5 310 2 0 37 0 598
2020 202 33 4 317 2 0 33 0 591
2021 157 42 3 287 2 0 35 0 526
2022 157 43 6 265 2 0 43 0 516
2023 172 49 4 272 0 0 51 0 548

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Hope Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 603 36.0 16.7 n/a
1993 642 41.0 15.7 27.4
1994 634 41.0 15.5 27.4
1995 677 42.0 16.1 23.9
1996 677 42.0 16.1 23.9
1997 625 44.0 14.2 31.4
1998 620 49.0 12.7 22.6
1999 631 49.0 12.9 30
2000 623 49.0 12.7 33.7
2001 612 49.0 12.5 35.1
2002 442 46.0 9.6 30.8
2003 442 46.0 9.6 30.8
2004 467 46.0 10.2 29.8
2005 465 35.0 13.3 33.8
2006 471 35.0 13.5 29.5
2007 547 n/a n/a 40.5
2008 576 43.0 13.4 41.7
2009 548 41.0 13.4 44.5
2010 594 46.9 12.6 54.5
2011 577 44.5 12.9 53.9
2012 632 46.5 13.5 55.9
2013 637 48.3 13.1 58.9
2014 633 50.7 12.4 61.9
2015 611 52.0 11.7 64.2
2016 634 50.0 12.6 62.9
2017 611 49.0 12.4 65.6
2018 610 47.8 12.7 61.3
2019 598 48.2 12.4 62
2020 591 49.7 11.8 60.7
2021 526 46.2 11.3 59.1
2022 516 46.4 11.1 67.4
2023 548 43.2 12.6 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Hope Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 603 36.0 16.7 n/a
1993 642 41.0 15.7 27.4
1994 634 41.0 15.5 27.4
1995 677 42.0 16.1 23.9
1996 677 42.0 16.1 23.9
1997 625 44.0 14.2 31.4
1998 620 49.0 12.7 22.6
1999 631 49.0 12.9 30
2000 623 49.0 12.7 33.7
2001 612 49.0 12.5 35.1
2002 442 46.0 9.6 30.8
2003 442 46.0 9.6 30.8
2004 467 46.0 10.2 29.8
2005 465 35.0 13.3 33.8
2006 471 35.0 13.5 29.5
2007 547 n/a n/a 40.5
2008 576 43.0 13.4 41.7
2009 548 41.0 13.4 44.5
2010 594 46.9 12.6 54.5
2011 577 44.5 12.9 53.9
2012 632 46.5 13.5 55.9
2013 637 48.3 13.1 58.9
2014 633 50.7 12.4 61.9
2015 611 52.0 11.7 64.2
2016 634 50.0 12.6 62.9
2017 611 49.0 12.4 65.6
2018 610 47.8 12.7 61.3
2019 598 48.2 12.4 62
2020 591 49.7 11.8 60.7
2021 526 46.2 11.3 59.1
2022 516 46.4 11.1 67.4
2023 548 43.2 12.6 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Hope Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,160 (8.8%) $12,043 (91.2%) $13,203

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Hope Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1099th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 957th of 1502 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hope Elementary)53.543.6
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange County Schools)55.756.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hope Elementary)33.731.9
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Orange County Schools)52.148.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Elementary)54.652.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange County Schools)55.656.5
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (New Hope Elementary)43.344.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Orange County Schools)53.353.8
 0.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Elementary)53.754.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange County Schools)6160.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (New Hope Elementary)3845.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Orange County Schools)54.151.1
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (New Hope Elementary)69.466.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Orange County Schools)70.661.9
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students598548
 8.4%
African American5149
 3.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic310272
 12.3%
Pacific Islander00
White193172
 10.9%
Two or More Races3751
 37.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%72.6%
 10.6%


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New Hope Elementary ranks 872nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend New Hope Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : A L Stanback Middle
High : Cedar Ridge High

Students at New Hope Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 31% White, 9% Two or more races, 9% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended New Hope Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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